Hi folks,
I count myself as pretty savvy with internet searches / queries ... I can't seem to find a definitely answer to this so thought I'd post to ask. This is in regards to Oregon. Let me give you a scenario. Assume the threat is real in both scenarios, that I have moral grounds, and use proper judgement and tactics. And that I properly stow the weapon in my car:
Let's say I am a concealed handgun license holder in OR. I keep a loaded truck rifle (let's say it's a standard AR-15) properly stored in my vehicle. I'm at a grocery store, and I hear shots ring out and decide that there's enough threat for me to pull out my truck rifle to deal with the threat. Am I legally allowed to take the rifle into the store and address the threat? Assume the property does not have a "no firearms" sticker.
OK, now let's switch the scenario above for my kid's school. Now I am protecting my own flesh and blood, versus being a good samaritan. Am I legally allowed to take the rifle into the school to address the threat?
Again, I'm asking because I think it's somewhat clear what I can do with a handgun in those scenarios, but not sure what I'm allowed to do with a rifle that I tote around in my car.
I count myself as pretty savvy with internet searches / queries ... I can't seem to find a definitely answer to this so thought I'd post to ask. This is in regards to Oregon. Let me give you a scenario. Assume the threat is real in both scenarios, that I have moral grounds, and use proper judgement and tactics. And that I properly stow the weapon in my car:
Let's say I am a concealed handgun license holder in OR. I keep a loaded truck rifle (let's say it's a standard AR-15) properly stored in my vehicle. I'm at a grocery store, and I hear shots ring out and decide that there's enough threat for me to pull out my truck rifle to deal with the threat. Am I legally allowed to take the rifle into the store and address the threat? Assume the property does not have a "no firearms" sticker.
OK, now let's switch the scenario above for my kid's school. Now I am protecting my own flesh and blood, versus being a good samaritan. Am I legally allowed to take the rifle into the school to address the threat?
Again, I'm asking because I think it's somewhat clear what I can do with a handgun in those scenarios, but not sure what I'm allowed to do with a rifle that I tote around in my car.